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Markets
Moody's takes a closer look at Japan
Moody's Investors Service is monitoring the implications of DPJ policies on Japan's debt.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 2 September 2009
People Moves
Instinet’s new Asia CEO expects more unbundling
Glenn Lesko has moved to Hong Kong to run Instinet’s regional business on expectations that buy-side traders will use more execution-only services.
By Jame DiBiasio | 27 August 2009
People Moves
Eddy Belmans exits ING Investment Management
Belmans is off to Tokyo to head ING’s insurance business in Japan. A replacement for Belmans’ previous role as North Asia general manager is due to be announced on Friday.
By Liz Mak | 25 August 2009
People Moves
Diam appoints Norio Nakajima as president and CEO
Japanese fund manager Diam looks to an executive with overseas experience to continue its advancement into Asian markets.
By Jame DiBiasio | 31 July 2009
Services
Sumitomo Trust QFII custody goes to Citi
Citi has been named sole custodian for Sumitomo Trust's new qualified foreign institutional investor programme in China.
By Edward Russell | 27 July 2009
Asset Owners
Intech provides equity strategy for Japanese pensions
Intech is to provide the new international equity strategy to Japanese pension funds through Nikko Asset Management.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 7 July 2009
Alternatives
Japan's real estate trusts rise from the abyss
After a long period of uninterrupted losses, Japan's real estate investment trusts are recovering – somewhat.
By Dan Slater | 3 July 2009
People Moves
Miller takes presidency at Pacific Alliance Japan
Tony Miller joins Pacific Alliance from Ramius, and will work alongside Jun Daikuhara.
By Simon Osborne | 12 June 2009
Distribution
ABF Pan Asia Bond Index Fund to list in Japan
The PAIF tracks the iBoxx ABF Pan-Asia Index and measures the performance of government and quasi-government bonds in eight Asian markets.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 10 June 2009
Alternatives
Epic launches new Japan market neutral fund
The Wisdom of Japan Fund will be managed by former UMJ portfolio manager Tadashi Mukai.
By Simon Osborne | 5 June 2009
Alternatives
Samena launches Japan hedge fund
The Japan Absolute Return Fund is a long/short fund designed to capitalise on the low valuation of Japanese companies.
By Simon Osborne | 14 May 2009
People Moves
Yorkville hires senior advisor for Japan
Katsutomo Fujimoto to help Yorkville Advisors HK penetrate the Japanese market.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 6 May 2009
People Moves
BNY Mellon names Japan asset management head
BNY Mellon Asset Management Japan promotes Shogo Yamaguchi to president.
By Edward Russell | 2 April 2009
Services
BNY Mellon completes JP Morgan trust acquisition
Three years after the deal was initiated, BNY Mellon completes its acquisition of JP Morgan’s global corporate trust business in Japan.
By Edward Russell | 23 March 2009
People Moves
Deutsche hires Japan prime broking sales head
Masakazu Yanigisawa leaves Merrill Lynch to join Deutsche Bank as head of global prime finance sales for Japan.
By Simon Osborne | 8 January 2009
People Moves
UBS Global AM Japan names Okamura as president
Susumu Okamura takes over from Christof Kutscher, who has been running UBS Global AM's Japanese operations alongside his regional responsibilities for the past 17 months.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 26 November 2008
People Moves
LaSalle names client services head in Japan
Akira Nishimura will be responsible for the development of LaSalle’s key securities client relationships in Japan.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 6 October 2008
Commentary
Schroders bullish on Japanese shares
Schroder Investment Management expects the Japanese equity market to shine after years of neglect.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 20 May 2008
Markets
Chinese banks gain approval for Japanese investments
The China Banking Regulatory Commission says it has signed a deal with Japan's Financial Services Agency to allow Chinese banks to invest in Japanese securities.
By Liz Mak | 26 February 2008
Alternatives
Found: young alpha males of Japanese hedge funds
They might be out in the cold now, but Japanese hedge fund managers are still standing against the storm and a new generation is joining them.
By Simon Osborne | 7 December 2007
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